R&D Team Leader

we are a global marketing tech company, recognized as a Leader by Forrester and a Challenger by Gartner. We work with some of the world's most exciting brands, such as Sephora, Staples, and Entain, who love our thought-provoking combination of art and science. With a strong product, a proven business, and the DNA of a vibrant, fast-growing startup, we're on the cusp of our next growth spurt. It's the perfect time to join our team of ~450 thinkers and doers across NYC, LDN, TLV, and other locations, where 2 of every 3 managers were promoted from within. Growing your career with our company is basically guaranteed.

We are looking for a dynamic and skilled Team Leader to guide our Promotions R&D team. In this role, you will lead a talented group of developers, spending 65% of your time on hands-on development while shaping the strategic direction and architecture of our event-driven, microservices-based systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with advanced technology, developing complex, scalable backend systems within a multi-tenant environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, and manage the Promotions R&D team, promoting a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Drive architecture and technical decision-making, focusing on scalability and best practices for our event-driven, microservices-based environment.
Remain hands-on in development (65%) to ensure high code quality and participate in delivering key projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and alignment with business goals.
Implement and enforce automated testing practices to maintain high standards of software quality and reliability.
Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance on backend design, performance optimization, and multi-tenant architecture.
What We Offer:
A collaborative environment with opportunities to lead, innovate, and grow.
Exposure to modern technologies and methodologies in an event-driven microservices architecture.
The chance to work on impactful projects that push the boundaries of promotions technology.